SADC Demographics and Economy

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) was established in 1980 and transformed into a development community in 1992. Its goal is to promote sustainable and equitable economic growth and socio-economic development through efficient productive systems, deeper co-operation and integration, good governance and durable peace and security among fifteen Southern African Member States.

 

Demographics

Member States

16

Population

341 m

0-24 years

77%

Gender

Females

20.2 m

Males

20.2 m

Economy

GDP

$ 7.1 bn

Inflation

2.5%

7.1 %

Workforce

Total Workforce

13.8%

90.2 m

Informal Economy

2.5%

48 %

GDP Contribution

Service

59.4 %

Industry

20.3 %

Agriculture

20.2 %

Trade

Imports
$ 185 m
Exports
$ 191 m